FUNDRAISING TIMELINE

The timeline below is a recommended schedule for ensuring a successful Impact Climb campaign.  

• Climb REGISTRATION (6+ months before climb)

  • Choose climb destination and date
  • Set fundraising goals:
    • Total group goal
    • Individual goals
  • Confirm first 5 participants to launch your climb
  • Select crowdfunding platform and build fundraising team
  • Choose a group fundraising name and hashtag for coordinating outreach efforts
  • Have all participants submit initial deposit to confirm your climb
  • Have all participants sign Partner Fundraising Agreement (example)

• CLIMB Launch!

  • Have participants send out initial donation request emails (see template in Resources)
    • Target: 1/3 of goal in pre-committed funds
  • Host your first group event/call to set goals and share ideas
  • Have participants focus on achieving 2/3 of fundraising goal through email and social media campaigns focused on your network

• 6-2 MONTHs BEFORE CLIMB

  • Get social! Tap your social networks to drive interest in your climb and donations to your cause
  • Expand your circle of supporters as you approach your fundraising goal
  • Share photos and updates of progress to your goal
  • Schedule regular check-ins with participants to check progress toward goals
    • Example: 
      • 6 months before climb: 20% of goal
      • 5 months before climb: 40% of goal
      • 4 months before climb: 60% of goal
      • 3 months before climb: 80% of goal
      • 2 months before climb: 100% of goal

• 2 MONTHs BEFORE CLIMB

  • Confirm final climb participant roster and submit roster with final balance
  • Share resources to push everyone across minimum fundraising threshold

• 1 MONTH BEFORE CLIMB

  • Send updates to all of your supporters to thank them for their contribution
  • Share photos and videos of your climb training
  • Have all participants confirm travel details (flights, packing lists, immunizations, etc.)